AFRICAN FOOD AND RESTAURANT
6661 LAKE WORTH RD, Greenacres FL 33467 · 9546625844
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026026216 | Feb 17, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $360 |
| 2--2019054054 | Oct 21, 2019 | Sep 18, 2020 | $360 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 73F hot holding stored on table. Per operator food out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator placed beef into steamer to be reheated to 165F or higher.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in handwashing sink need triple sink. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled at cabinet above handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator labeled degreaser.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at handwashing sink with a temperature of 77F. Operator called technician.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil residue on door handles of tall reach in freezer. Operator cleaned.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rectangle reach in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed oxtails not covered in tall reach in freezer. Operator covered.
Feb 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and without washing hands began to prepare food, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sink next to ac unit, discussed with operator who provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to ac unit no soap, discussed with operator who provided soap.
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In kitchen on table cooked peppers (79F - Cooling) at 3:10 since 12:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and without washing hands began to prepare food, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating actively preparing and selling food with expired DBPR license, discussed with operator to renew license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In kitchen on table cooked peppers (79F - Cooling) at 3:10 since 12:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sink next to ac unit, discussed with operator who provided paper towels.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee hired 3 weeks ago with no proof of reporting responsibilities, discussed with operator and emailed form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to ac unit no soap, discussed with operator who provided soap.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meat thawing at room temperature in prep sink, discussed with operator who moved product to cold running water.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In kitchen dish machine will not turn on. Discussed with operator to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink located next to fryer no paper towels provided discussed with operator.
No running water at hand washing sink in kitchen next to fryer. Discussed with operator to replace knobs to handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to fryer no soap provided discussed with operator to replace soap.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen hand washing sink next to dish washing area has no hot water due to broken knob. Discussed with operator To repair or replace.
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In kitchen dish machine will not turn on. Discussed with operator to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table at front counter cooked chicken (96F - Hot Holding); cooked goat (98F - Hot Holding) per operator product cooked approximately 3 hours ago and held in steam table. Discussed hot holding requirements with operator who moved product to oven to reheat to 165F+ throughout the whole product.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At front counter next to steam table hand washing sink removed. Discussed with operator to replace sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink located next to fryer no paper towels provided discussed with operator.
No running water at hand washing sink in kitchen next to fryer. Discussed with operator to replace knobs to handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to fryer no soap provided discussed with operator to replace soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler portioned cooked beans not date marked per operator product cooked 2 days ago discussed date marking with operator and provided date marking handout via email.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen hand washing sink next to dish washing area has no hot water due to broken knob. Discussed with operator To repair or replace.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen spray bottle containing cooking oil below flat top not labeled discussed with operator who labeled bottle.
Mar 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At glass door reach in cooler; cooked plantains (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full pan with tight fitting lid, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At glass door reach in cooler; cooked plantains (47F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full pan with tight fitting lid, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At dishwashing machine.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
No plan review submitted and approved -removed handwashing from dishwashing area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink...women bathroom, operator provided
Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture at women bathroom
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment...by the handwashing sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.